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Petal Paper

Location

Petal, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1957

Page

3

Eisenhower Opposed to Civil Rights Bill Compromise

President Eisenhower remains firmly opposed to compromise on the civil rights bill amid Southern attacks. Administration sources say a minor concession may push to clarify the House passed Celler bill to ease Dixie fears about federal troops and school integration. Senator Ervin and Senator Dirksen spar over potential troop restrictions and nuclear weapons use in enforcing the law.

White House Eisenhower Capitol Brownell Sam J. Ervin, Jr D.-N.c South Celler Dixie Supreme Court Sen. Dirksen Ervin Dirksen

Brownell blamed by Dixie Democrats over civil rights year

The Dixie lawmakers attack Herbert Brownell over the civil rights bill while noting his pivotal role in persuading Nixon and Knowland. They insist the bill could give the Attorney General power to intervene in school integration cases and doubt his replies to hypothetical injunction questions.

Supreme Court Dixie Democrats Herbert Brownell Brownell Nixon Senate Knowland Paul Douglas Hubert Humphrey House Judiciary Committee Emanuel Celler Attorney General

Rainfall in Sahara Desert Averages Under Eight Inches

The Sahara Desert records rainfall well below eight inches annually, highlighting its arid climate. The statistic underscores extreme dryness across vast sand seas and persistent drought conditions.

Sahara Desert

Local Church Services Schedule at Multiple Congregations

Sunday School begins 9 45 a m with prayer services at 11 a m and 7 15 p m led by Rev Justin Garrett at one church and 11 a m and 7 p m at another with mid week prayer 7 30 p m Training Union 6 15 p m Wed prayer 7 00 p m YWA GA RA WMU and other groups meet after prayer. Nursery open at all services.

Bill Barlow Justin Garrett Baptist Training Union O. A. Barlow Jack Fikes Robert Powell Q. C. Barrett Ywa’s Ga's Ra’s WMU Brotherhood Sunbeams W. ©. Rainey, Jr Polly Morgan Pee Training Union C. E. Richardson Richton Road Harvey Mission Charles Caulkin W. H. Clearman Mazie Nell Smith

Petal Methodist Church Schedule Summary

Petal Methodist Church on Main Street hosts Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. W C Mathis is superintendent. Rev J P Payne preaches at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. WSCS meets Mondays at 2:00 p.m. Choir practice follows prayer meeting. Song services directed by Mrs B L Coulter and D H Halliwell Sr. Nursery is open.

W. C. Mathis J. P. Payne WSCS B. L. Coulter Ee D. H. Halliwell

First Baptist Church Services on Central Avenue

Henry Hardy superintendent reports morning service at 9:45 for School. Rev W A Richardson preaches at 11 and 7:30 pm with Baptist Training Union at 6:30 pm. Wednesday service at 7 pm directed by Ford Parker and J M Van Devender with piano. Nursery available at all services.

First Baptist Church Central Avenue Fetal Henry Hardy W. A. Richardson

Petal Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Petal Presbyterian Church invites the public to worship with services at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Evangelist Howard S. Williams preaches, Bible Class runs 7:00 to 7:00 p.m., and choir practice takes place Wednesday at 7:30 led by pianist Bernice Note worthy under Mrs D L Priest.

Main Street H. L. Norsworthy Howard S. Williams D. L. Priest Mies Bernice

Sawdust as Cattle Feed Tested in Lab Trials

Cows may eat treated sawdust as an alternative to grain though researchers have yet to test irradiated sawdust in live cattle. Chemists say cellulose converts to usable sugar after exposure to beta and gamma rays, hoping enzymes in digestion will adapt. Cost of treatment remains unknown. article notes the Great Kanawha River region and savings bonds news follows.

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